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What MLB had to say about Sonny Gray's neck during Red Sox loss to Yankees
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Major League Baseball investigated a suspicious substance noticed on pitcher Sonny Gray’s neck during the Red Sox’s Game 2 wild-card series loss to the Yankees, confirming the league’s awareness of the situation.
- Umpires checked Gray’s hat, glove, and hands after every inning, and MLB officials monitored his spin rate, which showed no unusual increase compared to his regular-season starts.
- Gray pitched 4 ⅔ innings, allowing only one solo home run before being removed at 70 pitches, a decision he questioned, expressing confidence and a desire to continue pitching.
- The substance on Gray’s neck drew attention from fans and commentators, prompting scrutiny despite no official findings of wrongdoing.
